Author: KNE STEM Kids

by Alexa (age 9, @KNEstemGirls) One of the most interesting and pretty creatures of the sea is the Glaucus Atlanticus, also known as sea swallow, blue angel, blue glaucus, and blue dragon (can you guess what color it is?). It…

by Erika (age12, @KNEstemGirls) Manta rays are known as the Gentle Giants of the Sea and are the flat cousins of sharks. Both are in the Elasmobranchii subclass and are cartilaginous fishes. People fear sharks, but not manta rays. Why?…

By Erika, age 12 Ashley Pagnotta is an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). I nicknamed her "Eos Kablammo" after Eos, the Greek Goddess of the Stars, and the fact that she studies stars that explode. Why…

by Alexa (age 9, @KNEstemGirls) Have you ever seen or heard of a tardigrade? They're super cool! These microscopic critters (also known as water bears or moss piglets) are the toughest creatures on earth. These extremophiles* can survive temperatures down…

by Alexa (age 9, @KNEstemGirls) Carl Mehling is a Senior Scientific Assistant in the Division of Paleontology of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Carl has a deep interest in all aspects of paleontology, especially the unusual areas such as…

by Erika (age 12, @KNEstemGirls) Have you ever heard the phrase 'You are what you eat?' It sometimes crosses the line of figurative language. Flamingos are actually born with white or gray feathers. There is nothing wrong with them, but their diet…

by Erika (age 12, @KNEstemGirls) Eventually, the world will be based on computers and technology. We might have robot nannies and more efficient, less annoying Siris. Apple will grow and have more apps and programs. TVs will be voice-controlled and know your…